Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCarrabba's Italian Grill
Macon, GA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program here leans heavily on wine and cocktails, with a list that runs from sparkling and Italian reds to cabernet sauvignons and pinot noirs. A dedicated Free Spirits section covers non-alcoholic options. Beer is bottled and simple, with Peroni and Michelob ULTRA on draft at happy hour. Wine dinners featuring Orin Swift add a producer-focused event to the calendar.
- What should I order?
- The Wood-Fire Old Fashioned, made with Maker's Mark, Angostura bitters, and a Bordeaux cherry, smoked with oak over a colossal ice cube. For wine, the Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir is listed as a Hidden Gem and is available by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a broad wine list with several by-the-glass formats, and those who prefer a cocktail menu with recognizable spirits and seasonal additions. The Free Spirits section gives non-drinkers dedicated choices beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the obvious window for discounted cocktails and drafts, with Blood Orange Margarita at $7 and drafts at $3 and $5. Wine dinner events featuring Orin Swift are a separate draw when scheduled.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $5 and $7; wine list cocktails run $5.99 to $12.99; seasonal cocktails are $11.99. Wine by the glass is $7.99 to $19.99 for 6oz, and bottles range from $36 to $104. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $5.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list with over 40 selections across sparkling, whites, rosé, chardonnays, pinot noirs, red blends, Italian reds, and cabernet sauvignons, plus pouring formats that include 6oz, 9oz, split, pitcher, and bottle. Orin Swift wine dinners and a dedicated Free Spirits non-alcoholic cocktail section round out the program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails appear on happy hour, wine list, and seasonal menus, with named spirits including Tito's, Maker's Mark, Hendrick's, Grey Goose, and Código 1530. The range covers margaritas, spritzes, martinis, and an old fashioned, with seasonal additions like Limoncello Martini and Cinnamon Apple Sangria.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple cocktail menus across happy hour, wine list, and seasonal specials.
- — Cocktails include named spirits such as Tito's, Maker's Mark, Hendrick's, Grey Goose, and Código 1530.
Standout selections
- — Wood-Fire Old Fashioned: Maker's Mark bourbon with Angostura bitters and a Bordeaux cherry, smoked with oak and served over a colossal ice cube, $12.99.
- — Sorrento Spritz: Hendrick's with Aperol and Il Tramonto limoncello, citrus juices and sparkling water, $11.99.
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails $5-$7; wine list cocktails $5.99-$12.99; seasonal cocktails $11.99
Wine
The wine list spans sparkling, whites, rosé, chardonnays, pinot noirs, red blends, Italian reds, and cabernet sauvignons, with over 40 selections. Formats include 6oz, 9oz, split, pitcher, and bottle. Wine dinners featuring Orin Swift add a producer-focused event.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with over 40 selections across multiple regions and styles.
- — Wine List offers wines by 6oz, 9oz, split, pitcher, and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir, California: listed as a Hidden Gem, $16.99 6oz / $23.99 9oz / $63 bottle.
- — Il Borro Borrigiano Toscana, Italy: a hand-selected varietal from Tuscany, $11.99 6oz / $16.99 9oz / $46 bottle.
Pricing: 6oz glasses $7.99-$19.99; bottles $36-$104; DAOU Cabernet $14.99 glass / $53 bottle
Beer
Bottled beers cover domestic, craft, and imported options including Bud Light, Blue Moon, Samuel Adams, Peroni, Peroni 0.0, and Michelob ULTRA Zero. Happy hour drafts are Michelob ULTRA and Peroni. Non-alcoholic beer is available.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer options.; Happy Hour drafts priced at $3 and $5.
Standout selections
- — Peroni: imported bottled beer.; Michelob ULTRA Zero: non-alcoholic beer.
- — Peroni — Imported bottled beer.; Peroni 0.0 — Non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: Happy hour drafts $3-$5
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Free Spirits section lists Blackberry Spritzer, Prickly Pear Punch, and Amalfi Cooler. Happy hour includes Amalfi Cooler and Prickly Pear Punch, and the Fall Specials menu lists Blackberry Spritzer. All are priced at $5.99.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with multiple options.; Non-alcoholic cocktails priced at $5.99.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Spritzer: a refreshing twist on sangria without the spirits, with blackberries, cranberry juice, and sparkling water, $5.99.
- — Amalfi Cooler: house-made sour and basil syrup, lime juice, fresh basil, and sparkling water with an herb and salt rim, $5.99.
Pricing: $5.99 per non-alcoholic cocktail
Spirits
Happy hour spirits include Absolut, Bacardi, Lunazul Blanco, Jack Daniel's, Crown Royal, Dewar's, and New Amsterdam gin. The list covers vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, scotch, and gin, priced at $5 and $7 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits list includes vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, scotch, and gin.
- — Happy Hour spirits priced at $5 and $7.
Standout selections
- — Jack Daniel's: whiskey available as a spirit.; Dewar's: scotch available as a spirit.
- — Absolut — Vodka available as a spirit.; Jack Daniel's — Whiskey available as a spirit.
Pricing: Happy hour spirits $5-$7
How it sits with the food
Fall Specials pair dishes with DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon, Tormaresca Chardonnay, Conundrum Red Blend, and Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling. The Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is described as easy drinking and pairing well with a variety of flavors.
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